fulfillment

noun

ful·​fill·​ment fu̇(l)-ˈfil-mənt 

 also  fə(l)-

variants or fulfilment

1

: the act or process of fulfilling

the fulfillment of a promise

the fulfillment of all the requirements

2

: the act or process of delivering a product (such as a publication) to a customer

the fulfillment of a book order

Synonyms

• execution
• performance
• implementation
• accomplishment
• achievement

Examples of fulfillment in a Sentence

her commendably prompt fulfillment of any assignment given her

he saw the entire project through, from initial idea to final fulfillment

Recent Examples on the Web

What brings you joy and fulfillment, Scorpio? —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025

The last man standing wins a life-changing cash prize and the fulfillment of any one wish their heart desires. —Megan McCluskey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025

This was a symbol of restoration, renewal, and the fulfillment of God’s promises to His people. —John Fugelsang september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025

And stepping back from in-store fulfillment has the potential to help solve, or at least improve on, some of those issues. —Dan Gingiss, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fulfillment

• self-fulfillment
• wish fulfillment

Rhymes for fulfillment

• fulfilment